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ayoadefantastic:
Kind of similar to mine! If you check those countries, Sweden or US is not there; so I would say NO; technically shouldn't require medicals but who knows. I'm still waiting for response as well.

Prudento:
Check again. Employment/Activity. If u were schooling, put "student"

Lemia:
please fill in the activities you've been doing the last 10 years.

Secondary school
primary school.

ensure to leave no gaps at all.

Owoch:
If you've completed nysc then use it. I believe that's better.

cecechi:
Long post alert…..
I want to start by thanking God who listens to all prayers, my family, Raphael even if he’s no longer on this thread, frankrobben, glitteringstar, thank you so much for the SOP review and everyone who replies my questions on this thread. Below is my timeline
University of Saskatchewan, MPH, Fall 2018.
Applied 17th May online route
Biometrics 18th May
Medical request 7th June
Medical Passed 21st June (I will explain the delay in my next post)
Passport Request 27th June

From Me
• Transcripts from my previous university
• Degree Certificate
• IELTS result (just submitted since I had it)
• WAEC result
• NYSC certificate
• All health related Certificates
• Employment letters (Industrial Training and NYSC ONLY, I’M A FRESH GRADUATE)
• Resume
• My tuition fee payment receipt for one year
• My personal domiciliary account statement with over 10CAD deposited by my father
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Upfront medicals
No travel history in fact refused visa to 3 other countries for conferences and that’s how I explained it

From my Father
• Letter of sponsorship from my father
• His International Passport Data Page
• His personal bank statements for the past six months (we planned it so he saved money over time to avoid lump sum)
• Bank reference
• His personal Tax Clearance Certificate
• His Certificates of Occupancy and that of his company
• Proof of relationship: my birth attestation
• Parents’ Marriage certificate
• His recent travel history
• Company Sponsorship Board Resolution (Note: they stated that they will assist my father with my expenses not that they will sponsor me. The company will not liquidate because I am going to school)
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum of association
• CAC forms
• Tax Clearance
• Business bank statements for the past six months
• Bank Reference
• All business licenses and contract registrations

I read from thread one over 5200 pages and I learnt a lot, my advice to everyone is
• READ, you will gain needed knowledge and more.
• Start early to prepare physically, mentally and financially to avoid rush, believe it or not frank reviewed my SOP last year and I got my admission letter April this year, I’m sure he was wondering Nawa ooo this girl sef.. LOL, I was ready for all and applied 3 weeks after.
• Submit a sincere application with necessary supporting documents backing up everything you say, they won’t waste your time if you’re straight to the point.
• Finally PRAYER… GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS, ITS JUST TIME AND PATIENCE.
With all these things you will succeed… I pray that God will meet you all at the point of your needs. AMEN!!!!

cecechi:
Congrats dear, lets chat going USASK also, maybe we can fly together.

Omonoba1981:
Does that mean going the paper way, seems to be better!

Lagos2canna:
Paper - Kenya within 12 to 15days your passport is dispatch.
Online - any location e.g Austria, London and Germany

Frankrobbn1:
Omonoba1981,

Don't be frightened by the B3 grade indicated on the University Admission requirement webpage. If you score C6 in English, it's also acceptable.

Try sending an email to the admission office to know if you stand a chance of securing Admission with a D7 in English. Most especially,
The University of Winnipeg.

Frankrobbn1:
Omonoba1981,

I'm sorry to say this, but applications that appears in this manner are very tough to win a TRV APPROVAL in as much no matter what you present to the visa officer as your intent to study will be far-fetched and meaningless to them.

I have been watching closely from the advices given to you by my bosses. But it will interest you to know that going for an ESL program as a pre-requisite course prior your enrollment into your academic program and coming from an English speaking country Nigeria is never easy for such application to scale through the sight of a visa officer. Why do you want to spend so much on ESL program in Canada? Why travel all the way from Nigeria to Canada just to study ESL? Why can't you undertake an IELTS/TOEFL exam and save your self the stress of putting your TRV application at risk?
Also, when going for an ESL program, you have to take into account that your sponsor needs to show funds excessively for both the ESL program, your first year undergraduate tuition and your living expenses which cost a hell lot of money.
The worst part of it all is that you will be issued a study permit based on only the length of the ESL program. Upon successful completion of the ESL you will then reapply for another study permit in Canada that will allow you to continue your undergraduate studies.... Which is another stress!

My advise to you is that, you apply to another university that will waive English proficiency requirement for you, or you sit for an IELTS/TOEFL exam and get this ESL requirement off your neck.
More so, DON'T apply for your visa with an 18 months program in a polytechnic, you will be automatically refused based on PURPOSE OF VISIT. Therefore, your best bet here is going for a direct Bsc undergraduate program since you are within the age bracket for a Bachelors degree Canada.

This is my advise!

All the best!

tiobani:
Pls house I need your kind response on the following questions as I am new on this thread n have been following various comments made on study visa.
Having been in d pool of express entry for years without positive response probably base on age constraint I decided to go for study visa.

1 m 39years old with bsc accounting, married with 2kids I decided to engage an agent who claimed to have applied to five schools (colleges) for postgraduate diploma on my behalf with d hope of getting at least one admission out of the five schls.

My questions goes thus;
1.How long does it take for an admission letter to b out?
2. Considering my age, I heard it might b difficult for me to get my visa approved n that of my hubby as accompanied spouse, that they only approve younger pple. how true is dis?
3.The agent told me d resumption date for all d schls is September, is it possible for us to get our visa approved before this date?
4. What exactly are the steps to getting visa approved once admission letter is out
Pls I need your kind response to this questions as it has been a major concern to me.
Thank you.

Frankrobbn1:
Omonoba1981,

Apply to schools like:
Brandon University Manitoba Canada,
The University of Winnipeg Canada,
The university of Manitoba Canada.

Frankrobbn1:
Omonoba1981,

Apply to schools like:
Brandon University Manitoba Canada,
The University of Winnipeg Canada,
The university of Manitoba Canada.

Frankrobbn1:
Omonoba1981,

I'm sorry to say this, but applications that appears in this manner are very tough to win a TRV APPROVAL in as much no matter what you present to the visa officer as your intent to study will be far-fetched and meaningless to them.

I have been watching closely from the advices given to you by my bosses. But it will interest you to know that going for an ESL program as a pre-requisite course prior your enrollment into your academic program and coming from an English speaking country Nigeria is never easy for such application to scale through the sight of a visa officer. Why do you want to spend so much on ESL program in Canada? Why travel all the way from Nigeria to Canada just to study ESL? Why can't you undertake an IELTS/TOEFL exam and save your self the stress of putting your TRV application at risk?
Also, when going for an ESL program, you have to take into account that your sponsor needs to show funds excessively for both the ESL program, your first year undergraduate tuition and your living expenses which cost a hell lot of money.
The worst part of it all is that you will be issued a study permit based on only the length of the ESL program. Upon successful completion of the ESL you will then reapply for another study permit in Canada that will allow you to continue your undergraduate studies.... Which is another stress!

My advise to you is that, you apply to another university that will waive English proficiency requirement for you, or you sit for an IELTS/TOEFL exam and get this ESL requirement off your neck.
More so, DON'T apply for your visa with an 18 months program in a polytechnic, you will be automatically refused based on PURPOSE OF VISIT. Therefore, your best bet here is going for a direct Bsc undergraduate program since you are within the age bracket for a Bachelors degree Canada.

This is my advise!

All the best!

jnyuwa02:
Good retort!! Parent’s wealth can be a tie. Do your parents have a lot of money or assets they can indicate that you stand to inherit? 7.5k paid means nothing to these VOs. Ask for your money back and go for the bsc. ESL conditional admission will not affect your visa, certificate program will affect it because the VOs might consider that you are not serious. BSC is more serious endeavor and puts you in better position to argue that you are serious and want to study in good faith. This will deafeat purpose of visit.

Omonoba1981:
The Notes doesnt really say anything

tylerwill:
Go to the last page, at the end you will see a note. That screenshot will help. The ones you screenshot are just generic reasons for refusal. The real note by the vo is at the last page.

tylerwill:
Please attach the notes of the vo at the end of the file. It's a whole note that would give the gurus the whole story

jnyuwa02:
No I didn’t. But I believe I received a pm from someone most likely you asking ties question and I responded. Child, wife, aged dependent parents, substantial and lucrative employment in Nigeria, land and other financial assets. The candidate been very promising or bright which compels the conclusion that he could be an asset to the future of Nigeria, can also be a compelling tie.

jnyuwa02:
4 times? Please give up!! Just kidding! Every one gotta decide for themselves when enough is enough. Work on your ties!! Show them you have come of age and fully understand the difficulties of a foreign education and willing to pay the price in hard work and dedication to go to Canada and get a quality education and improve your life and contribute to your country. Emphasize how you have grown all the these years and how been denied has motivated you to strive harder and prove yourself.

Prudento:
Don't you think the VO may bring up the issue of Purpose of Visit against you? They may allege that you are just taking what is available to you instead of pursuing a definite goal.

Prudento:
How will you explain to the visa officer the justification of going for ESL in Canada instead of simply taking GCE?

Canadahelper:
To be honest if I were you , I’d try to do GCE or something and pass English and then apply for a 4 year program . Most times so long as you’re 17-19 and applying for a Permit for a bachelors with funding from parents you’ll be approved

In my opinion doing ESL is a waste of money

jnyuwa02:
4 times? Please give up!! Just kidding! Every one gotta decide for themselves when enough is enough. Work on your ties!! Show them you have come of age and fully understand the difficulties of a foreign education and willing to pay the price in hard work and dedication to go to Canada and get a quality education and improve your life and contribute to your country. Emphasize how you have grown all the these years and how been denied has motivated you to strive harder and prove yourself.

chigrad:
Hello. I applied for study permit twice and was denied in all. I requested for my GCMS note which I'll attach.
I have some concerns based on the reasons given. I read Chemistry for first degree, applied for Masters in Business admin. I have 3years work experience as a Business Development officer.prior to this I worked 1year as a chemist. Pls based on the GCMS note, what does Personal Circumstances and Family composition mean? During the application I applied alone without my spouse.
I will appreciate everyone's response.
Thank you

Twallace:
18 years? I think you should be going for 4 years B.SC course instead of 18 months program.

jnyuwa02:
4 times? Please give up!! Just kidding! Every one gotta decide for themselves when enough is enough. Work on your ties!! Show them you have come of age and fully understand the difficulties of a foreign education and willing to pay the price in hard work and dedication. Emphasize how you have grown all the these years you have been denied taking cues from their denial.